DOI issue:
January to June, 1844
DOI Page / Citation link:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.16519#0022
24 PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
BOLD SPECULATION
arious rumours are afloat respecting the
probable arrangement of Trafalgar-square.
The subjoined hand-bill, which came into
the possession of Punch in a very curious
manner, may possibly throw some light on
the subject. Of the authenticity of the
document some doubts may be entertained ;
and yet, altogether, considering the known
anxiety of Ministers to render taxation as
little onerous as possible, and how likely
they are to consult, in any financial measure,
the public convenience, and to resort, in
preference to others, to such sources of
revenue as would be least felt, Punch is inclined to credit the announce-
ment. It is as follows :—■
23p ^titfjorttD of tfie $ribii CDounctl!
SIR ROBERT PEEL
Has the honour to announce that he has taken, on behalf of Her Majesty's
Government, a lease of those spacious and commodious premises known
to the Public as
TRAFALGAR SQUARE,
For a period which will correspond with his tenure of office. The Cabinet
has come to the determination of converting this extensive area into a
place of Public Amusement—namely, an Amphitheatre, to be entitled
Cfje ISogal Trafalgar <£ttcus;
In which Entertainments will be provided for the People on a scale of
unparalleled magnificence. The object of the Premier and his Colleagues
is two-fold ; primarily, to provide the million with a cheap means of
recreation ; secondarily, by the derivation of Voluntary Contributions
to the Treasury, to increase the Revenue. Should he be honoured by
the public patronage, he confidently anticipates to be enabled, in a short
space of time, to effect the
ABOLITION OF THE INCOME-TAX !
by means of the proceeds of the nightly overflows which he expects to be
attracted by the performances. That burden having been removed, the
receipts will thenceforth be devoted to the
Reduction of the National Debt!
after the deduction of moderate profits for the management and
performers. The Circus will be constructed on the ancient Roman
model ; and Sir Robert Peel need not remind the Classical Public that
Trafalgar Square is, in fact, a free translation of Campus Martius.
The seats, it is calculated, will accommodate at least
One Million Spectators !
A huge tarpauling, consisting of
TWO ACRES OF CANVASS,
will be extended over the building in wet weather. The interior will be
illuminated by one enormous Bude Light.
The Performances, which will take place at this Gigantic Establishment,
will be of an entirely new and striking character. They will be presented
by a Grande Reunion of the most celebrated
STATUES OF LONDON,
which will have the honour of exhibiting the most surprising equestrian
achievements and feats of agility ever witnessed, by a British public.
SIR ROBERT PEEL,
although he begs it may be distinctly understood that he is
NO CONJUROR,
pledges himself to the accomplishment of the foregoing promise, referring
the sceptical, in the meanwhile, to his well known ability in devising
WAYS AO MEANS ;
and the Minister, whose fiscal exploits have been tantamount to the ex-
traction of blood from a post, may smile at the difficulty of giving motion
to monuments.
Arrangements have already been entered into with the following distin-
guished artists :—
HIS MAJESTY OF BRONZE, KING CHARLES THE FIEST,
of Charing-Cross celebrity, whose long standing as a Public Favourite
requires no comment. He will make his first appearance, with his
renowned Charger, in Lord Byron's magnificent piece, Mazefpa, oa tub
Wild Horse, the most popular production of the Noble Poet.
HIS LATE MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE THIRD, THE ACKNOWLEDGED
FATHER OE HIS PEOPLE,
who has given such universal satisfaction at Pali-Mall, East. The
Monarch, with his spirited steed, will make his d'tbut as Timour the
Tartar ; on which occasion he will condescend to wear his own pigtail.
GEORGE THE FOURTH,
(By whom so recent and unexpected a hit has just been made near St.
Martin's), long since scamped by universal acclamation the
First Gentleman in Europe,
has been specially retained as the Widdecomb of the Trafalgar Circus.
THE FOURTH WILLIAM,
The equestrian representative of the British Tar ; from the site of the
Boar's Head in East Cheap, where he will shortly appear, previously
to his performance at the Trafalgar Circus, for a limited period.
HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON,
The Hero of a hundred fights, who, by the time the building is completed,
will have fulfilled his obligations to the New Royal Exchange. It is-
likewise in contemplation to make arrangements with the French Govern-
ment for the appearance of the Parisian Novelty, Napoleon Bonaparte,
from the Place Vendome, with whom, in that case, his Grace will every,
evening fight a single combat in the Grand Hippodramatic Spectacle of
THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO,
As Nautical Pieces will be among the features of this establishment,
THE GREAT LORD NELSON HIMSELF
Has been included among the corps dramntique, and has kindly con-
descended to come down from the top of his pillar whenever called for,arxi
Dance tne Sailor s Hornpipe
with William the Fourth.
THE LATE DUKE OF YORK
Has also been induced to quit his column, and connect himself with the-
Treasury Department, as Check-taker.
The following eminent MonuhentalStars have likewise been engaged:—
THE DUKE OF KENT,
(From the (op of Portland-place ;)
GEORGE CANNING, WILLIAM PITT,
(From Palace-yard;) (From Hanover-square $
THE RIGHT HON. CHARLES JAMES CCX
(From the Squareof Bloomsbury;)
THE DUKE OF BEDFORD,
(From that of Russell;)
THE INFANT PRODIGY, EDWARD THE SIXTH,
(From St. Thomas's Hospita];)
and
BLUFF KING HAL,
(From St. Bartholomew's.}
The services of the leading statues, male and female, including Queen.
Elizabeth, and Mary Queen of Scots, in Westminster Abbey and
St. Paul's, have also been secured ; as likewise have been those of Gog
and Magog, by permission of the Corporation of London. A strong body
of Supernumeraries from the various Image Shops, has been, moreover,,
retained.
The Properties by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Ma-
chinery by the Secretary of State. The Scenery by the President o-p
the Royal Academy. The Music under the superintendence of the
Directors of the Ancient Concerts. Leader, Sir II. R. Bishop.
Conductor, Sir George Smart. Stage Manager, Sir James Graham.
Admittance, Is. Reserved Seats, 2s. (jd.
Viyant Regina et Pbincefs !
Ar.2?.— A Bronze Statue of Lord Brougham and Vatjx, now in a great
state of forwardness, will discharge the important part of " Ci.uwn to thb
Ring." ___
Just tne Same.
One of the Ojibbewayian Indians, we see, is called " The Flyiivg Goxl."
This, translated into common sense, means " Tint Aerial Machine."
BOLD SPECULATION
arious rumours are afloat respecting the
probable arrangement of Trafalgar-square.
The subjoined hand-bill, which came into
the possession of Punch in a very curious
manner, may possibly throw some light on
the subject. Of the authenticity of the
document some doubts may be entertained ;
and yet, altogether, considering the known
anxiety of Ministers to render taxation as
little onerous as possible, and how likely
they are to consult, in any financial measure,
the public convenience, and to resort, in
preference to others, to such sources of
revenue as would be least felt, Punch is inclined to credit the announce-
ment. It is as follows :—■
23p ^titfjorttD of tfie $ribii CDounctl!
SIR ROBERT PEEL
Has the honour to announce that he has taken, on behalf of Her Majesty's
Government, a lease of those spacious and commodious premises known
to the Public as
TRAFALGAR SQUARE,
For a period which will correspond with his tenure of office. The Cabinet
has come to the determination of converting this extensive area into a
place of Public Amusement—namely, an Amphitheatre, to be entitled
Cfje ISogal Trafalgar <£ttcus;
In which Entertainments will be provided for the People on a scale of
unparalleled magnificence. The object of the Premier and his Colleagues
is two-fold ; primarily, to provide the million with a cheap means of
recreation ; secondarily, by the derivation of Voluntary Contributions
to the Treasury, to increase the Revenue. Should he be honoured by
the public patronage, he confidently anticipates to be enabled, in a short
space of time, to effect the
ABOLITION OF THE INCOME-TAX !
by means of the proceeds of the nightly overflows which he expects to be
attracted by the performances. That burden having been removed, the
receipts will thenceforth be devoted to the
Reduction of the National Debt!
after the deduction of moderate profits for the management and
performers. The Circus will be constructed on the ancient Roman
model ; and Sir Robert Peel need not remind the Classical Public that
Trafalgar Square is, in fact, a free translation of Campus Martius.
The seats, it is calculated, will accommodate at least
One Million Spectators !
A huge tarpauling, consisting of
TWO ACRES OF CANVASS,
will be extended over the building in wet weather. The interior will be
illuminated by one enormous Bude Light.
The Performances, which will take place at this Gigantic Establishment,
will be of an entirely new and striking character. They will be presented
by a Grande Reunion of the most celebrated
STATUES OF LONDON,
which will have the honour of exhibiting the most surprising equestrian
achievements and feats of agility ever witnessed, by a British public.
SIR ROBERT PEEL,
although he begs it may be distinctly understood that he is
NO CONJUROR,
pledges himself to the accomplishment of the foregoing promise, referring
the sceptical, in the meanwhile, to his well known ability in devising
WAYS AO MEANS ;
and the Minister, whose fiscal exploits have been tantamount to the ex-
traction of blood from a post, may smile at the difficulty of giving motion
to monuments.
Arrangements have already been entered into with the following distin-
guished artists :—
HIS MAJESTY OF BRONZE, KING CHARLES THE FIEST,
of Charing-Cross celebrity, whose long standing as a Public Favourite
requires no comment. He will make his first appearance, with his
renowned Charger, in Lord Byron's magnificent piece, Mazefpa, oa tub
Wild Horse, the most popular production of the Noble Poet.
HIS LATE MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE THIRD, THE ACKNOWLEDGED
FATHER OE HIS PEOPLE,
who has given such universal satisfaction at Pali-Mall, East. The
Monarch, with his spirited steed, will make his d'tbut as Timour the
Tartar ; on which occasion he will condescend to wear his own pigtail.
GEORGE THE FOURTH,
(By whom so recent and unexpected a hit has just been made near St.
Martin's), long since scamped by universal acclamation the
First Gentleman in Europe,
has been specially retained as the Widdecomb of the Trafalgar Circus.
THE FOURTH WILLIAM,
The equestrian representative of the British Tar ; from the site of the
Boar's Head in East Cheap, where he will shortly appear, previously
to his performance at the Trafalgar Circus, for a limited period.
HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON,
The Hero of a hundred fights, who, by the time the building is completed,
will have fulfilled his obligations to the New Royal Exchange. It is-
likewise in contemplation to make arrangements with the French Govern-
ment for the appearance of the Parisian Novelty, Napoleon Bonaparte,
from the Place Vendome, with whom, in that case, his Grace will every,
evening fight a single combat in the Grand Hippodramatic Spectacle of
THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO,
As Nautical Pieces will be among the features of this establishment,
THE GREAT LORD NELSON HIMSELF
Has been included among the corps dramntique, and has kindly con-
descended to come down from the top of his pillar whenever called for,arxi
Dance tne Sailor s Hornpipe
with William the Fourth.
THE LATE DUKE OF YORK
Has also been induced to quit his column, and connect himself with the-
Treasury Department, as Check-taker.
The following eminent MonuhentalStars have likewise been engaged:—
THE DUKE OF KENT,
(From the (op of Portland-place ;)
GEORGE CANNING, WILLIAM PITT,
(From Palace-yard;) (From Hanover-square $
THE RIGHT HON. CHARLES JAMES CCX
(From the Squareof Bloomsbury;)
THE DUKE OF BEDFORD,
(From that of Russell;)
THE INFANT PRODIGY, EDWARD THE SIXTH,
(From St. Thomas's Hospita];)
and
BLUFF KING HAL,
(From St. Bartholomew's.}
The services of the leading statues, male and female, including Queen.
Elizabeth, and Mary Queen of Scots, in Westminster Abbey and
St. Paul's, have also been secured ; as likewise have been those of Gog
and Magog, by permission of the Corporation of London. A strong body
of Supernumeraries from the various Image Shops, has been, moreover,,
retained.
The Properties by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Ma-
chinery by the Secretary of State. The Scenery by the President o-p
the Royal Academy. The Music under the superintendence of the
Directors of the Ancient Concerts. Leader, Sir II. R. Bishop.
Conductor, Sir George Smart. Stage Manager, Sir James Graham.
Admittance, Is. Reserved Seats, 2s. (jd.
Viyant Regina et Pbincefs !
Ar.2?.— A Bronze Statue of Lord Brougham and Vatjx, now in a great
state of forwardness, will discharge the important part of " Ci.uwn to thb
Ring." ___
Just tne Same.
One of the Ojibbewayian Indians, we see, is called " The Flyiivg Goxl."
This, translated into common sense, means " Tint Aerial Machine."